Top 10 Most Annoying Songs of the 80's
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Out of pure boredom I've decided to compile a list of the 10 most annoying songs of the 80's. Since most of my eighties were spent in middle and early high school, I'm embarrased to say I listened to many of these songs ad nausem. Thankfully, I have matured and so have my tastes in music. So now I turn my back on these songs and offer them to you for scrutiny.
10. "Too Shy" by Kajagoogoo- This song is annoying on so many levels. Usually artists make videos to enhance their songs, but this one had the opposite effect. With spiky hair and rolled-up, white cotton pants, Kajagoogoo managed to match a crappy song with a crappy video. At least they were consistent.
9. "Careless Whisper" by Wham!- I always feel the need to yell out WHAM! since they have an exclamation point in their name, but in the case of this song I just want to yell. So what is a careless whisper? Are whispers careful until a certain point? And based on George Michael's latest behavior, he's the last person I want whispering in my ear.
8. "Say You, Say Me" by Lionel Richie- Ok, you, me. I said it. Now what. Oh, say it together, naturally? Oh,ok. I know... say bad, say song. Say it together, crappily.
7. "Take on Me" by Aha- This guy took a page out of the Kajagoogoo hair manual. But the truly awful part of this song is the actual singing. He hits more octaves than Mariah Carey, but this guy manages to do all of them out of tune. Maybe that's why we never heard from them again.
6. "All I Need" by Jack Wagner-What was with all the soap opera guys landing on the radio. Rick Springfield was iffy at best, but Jack Wagner crossed the line. Successful singer in soap opera world does not translate to one in the real world. His hair carried him farther than his voice.
5. "We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel- I will catch flak on this one I'm sure, but I have to stay strong. This song has sent my brain into convulsions on more than one occasion. He might not have started the fire, but he sure caused some damage. Even Billy Joel trips up every once in a while.
4. "You Belong to the City" by Glenn Frey- Eagles, good. Solo, bad.
3. "Morning Train" by Sheena Easton- I'm not really interested in the transportation routes Sheena Easton's baby takes. I never understood the appeal of her high-pitched wails. And the stilting beat of the chorus makes me want to throw this song under the train.
2. "We Built this City" by Starship- I've seen this song on many a worst song countdown and it has earned every spot. For a group that has so much talent and originality, this song defies everything good and decent in the music world.
And the #1 most annoying song of the 80's...
1. Anything by Rick Astley- If you've got something bad to say about somebody, balance it out with something good. In this case, I can't. I'm sure he's a nice guy, but the second I hear his voice I dive for the off button. How can anyone make a deep, soul voice sound so, well, nerdy? I had one of his songs on my myspace page as a joke and I got loads of hate mail begging me to take it off. "Together Forever"? Hopefully not. Sorry Rick.
LIke I said, this is MY list of the 10 most annoying songs of the 80's. If you have one you think should have made the list let me know.
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You should have subtitled your hub with "according to my personality" because all of the songs you listed are not annoying to everyone. Obviously many people liked them otherwise they would not have been played enough for anyone to remember them.
I'm not the world's biggest fan of "Take On Me" by any means, but to say that the singer is out of tune illustrates that you don't really know much about being in tune yourself.
You list is pretty messed up. Rick Astley was a good singer, yes I will be flamed..oh well lol.
Baltimora "Tarzan Boy" should be on that list as well a Bobby McFerrin "Don't worry be happy"
Jack Wagner was and is no Rick Springfield! If you are a Rick fan you know he was a singer and songwriter LONG before he was an actor. Read his book Late,Late At Night. The man has truly struggled. He is a singer, songwriter, kick a$$ guitarist, best selling author and actor. Truly Smokin' Hot!
If it makes you feel any better, I nearly ran over Limahl of Kajagoogoo in Highgate several years ago. In fact, I just caught him with my wing mirror. I know I should have reversed for a second go, but it was busy and he´d run into a coffee shop.
All this proves is that karma is bollocks. Had there been any cosmic justice he´d have been nursing more than a sore hip (possibly).
I also had to brake suddenly to avoid sending the pedestrian and all-round pop-god, Ray Davies to the angels. Strangely enough, also in Highgate. That, I would have regretted enormously.
I´m sure other contributors have similar celebrity near-death experiences, but they are the only ones I can recount.
That list is just plain terrible! Most of them songs are fantastic! The only ones I agree are Too Shy Shy and You Belong to the City.
Hilarious! Great Tuesday AM laugh. My husband is a homophobe and he loves Rick Astley. Lmbo. Cant wait to share this with him and his bromance. They worship the 80's.
Thank you for allowing this to grow out of boredom.
Anne Kaby 2 years ago
I'm writing about your choice for No 1 most annoying song of the 80s; well the fact it appears to be entitled anything by Rick Astley.
I used to like & enjoy the hit songs by him & infact still do tend to smile & turn the volume up when hear him; so I for one don't share your opinion on that one but each to their own as they say!